DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co. Boston Series V L-size 15J stem wind pendant set gilt mvt with lever escapement and intricately engraved balance cock in engine turned heavy E.H. & Co 18K YG hunting case with gold cuvette and crown guard bow. The Roman numeral porcelain single sunk dial has two-line signature and spade hands, s#56830 141.0g TW
CONDITION:
GRO (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in good condition with an oil smear near settings for third and escape wheel and some light scratches around setting for center wheel. The case is in very good condition with the otherwise sharp engine turning worn around shoulders. The dial is in very good condition with one almost undetectable hairline just below the second's bit. The hands may be replacements. This is an extraordinary example of a Series V and the massive 18K solid gold case has $2000 gold value at the time of cataloging.
ESTIMATE:
$2200
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$2700
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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